Samsung won a small victory in a much larger and on going patent war when a federal court in California narrowed Apple’s patent lawsuit against the South Korean manufacturer in connection with the iPhone. Apple claims that the Korean manufacturer misrepresented its intent to license certain patents on fair terms was dismissed. The judge did not rule on Apple’s request to bar Samsung from importing its Galaxy mobile devices.
Globally, the legal battle is still going on in several regions of the world but the U.S. ruling, while not legally binding, it could influence further judgments.